Despite the Galaxy Watch 4 (tested from page 86), the Active 2 (160 euros) remains a top addition to Android mobiles.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 EU
44 mmProduct details
Your personal workout on your wrist: The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the daily companion for a healthier and more practical lifestyle. As a tracker, the smartwatch records all activities, including steps, calorie consumption, distance traveled, and sleep data. As a smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 displays incoming notifications, weather updates, and much more. The high-quality 1.4-inch AMOLED display features a digital bezel for quick navigation and remains always on. In addition to an optical heart rate monitor, NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi for connecting to your smartphone, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 offers up to 3 days of battery life, recognizes numerous workouts such as rowing, cycling, or swimming, and can help the wearer find calm in stressful situations. In the LTE version, it can even be used independently of the smartphone with all functions.
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Contactless payment, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Touch screen, Weather |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Aluminium |
Item number | 13354962 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | SM-R825FZSADBT |
Release date | 18/6/2020 |
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Exact colour description | Silver |
Watch type | Smart watch |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
Operating system | Tizen OS |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone, Speakers |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Contactless payment, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Touch screen, Weather |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | Super AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.36" |
Image resolution | 360 x 360 pixels |
Wristband colour | Silver |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | M/L |
Strap width | 20 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Sledges |
Case colour | Silver |
Case material | Aluminium |
Glass | Gorilla Glass |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 44 mm |
Case thickness | 10.90 mm |
Smartwatch processor name | Exynos 9110 |
Number of processor cores | 2 -Core |
Clock frequency | 1.15 GHz |
Connectivity | WLAN |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
SIM card type | eSIM |
Storage capacity | 4 GB |
Memory | 1500 MB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Capacity | 340 mAh |
Battery life (without GPS) | 2.50 days |
Battery life | 2.50 days |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging station |
Weight | 30 g |
Length | 9.50 cm |
Width | 8.50 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 178 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Apple0,7 %
- 2.Samsung1,2 %
- 3.Coros1,5 %
- 4.Huawei1,6 %
- 4.OnePlus1,6 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 14.Fitbit3 days
- 14.Polar3 days
- 14.Samsung3 days
- 14.TCL3 days
- 19.Huawei4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 11.Accutime5,1 %
- 12.Amazfit5,2 %
- 12.Samsung5,2 %
- 14.Huawei5,3 %
- 15.Withings5,5 %
In its second edition, the Samsung watch does a few things better, such as offering longer battery life. It plays YouTube music as well as songs from the popular Spotify streaming service.
- Clear app that smartwatch fans will like
- Did not give correct results
- does not interpret
Samsung shows that pulse wave analysis is technically quite capable of accurately determining blood pressure. However, the calibration does not work reliably for all people and requires a good upper arm cuff. This classic variant still provides the most reliable control. The test winner Omron M500 Intelli IT convinced with accurate measurements and was the easiest to put on.
Samsung's Watch Active 2 is light, easy to use and has a convincing range of functions. There is some catching up to do in terms of battery life.
Samsung's Watch Active 2 is light, easy to use and has a convincing range of functions. However, there is some catching up to do when it comes to battery life.
- very valuable haptics
- Many smart functions, close connection to the smartphone
- Sleep tracking and stress level measurement
- Bright and high-contrast OLED
- Loudspeaker and microphone are integrated
- long battery life